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8. Use extreme caution when operating on
steep slopes.
9. To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with
care and at speeds compatible with
safety, especially when operating over
rough ground, when crossing ditches or
slopes and when turning corners.
10. Keep the tractor in the same gear when
going down hill as would be used when
going uphill. Do not coast or freewheel
down hills.
11. When descending steep grades, select a
sufficiently low gear to maintain control
with minimum braking.
12. Drive the tractor slowly on hillsides and
curves to eliminate the danger of tipping.
Avoid slopes which are too steep for safe
operation. Avoid sharp uphill turns.
13. When driving out of a ditch, gully or up a
steep hillside, engage the clutch slowly.
Avoid sharp uphill turns.
14. Use caution when drivingnear the edge of
a ditch or gully. It may cave in, causing the
tractor to roll over.
15. Use extreme caution when operating the
tractor on single wheels. The danger of
tipping increases. Do not travel at high
speeds.
16. Before transporting the tractor and
implement on public roadways, check
with authorities for local regulations.
17. Use the wide transport marker lights to
clearly indicate the full widthof the tractor
with those tire options.
18. Equip towed implements with
slow-moving vehicle (SMV) signs when
traveling on public roads.
19. Install additional lights on implement rear
to safeguard against rear-end collisions.
Daybreak and dusk are particularly
dangerous. Buhler Versatile tractors
have seven-pin trailer connectors to
facilitate installation of extra lighting.
20. Be aware of the transport width of towed
implements. Install additional lights to
the sides of wide implements to alert
passing traffic. Keep clear of the
approaching lane.
21. Use hazard warning flashers as required
by law when transporting or driving the
tractor on public roads. Use extremity
lighting kit when required or deemed
necessary.
22. Use extreme caution when pulling heavy
loads at road speeds. Avoid hard
application of the tractor brakes at high
speed.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
1. Apply the parking brake, place the PTO
control in the “OFF” position, the lift
control in the down position, the remote
control valve levers in the neutral
position and the transmission lever in
neutral before starting the tractor.
2. Do not start the engine or operate
controls while standing beside the
tractor. Always sit in the tractor seat when
starting the engine or operating the
controls.
3. Do not bypass the transmission neutral
start switch. Consult your authorized
dealer if your neutral start controls
malfunction. Use jumper cables only in
the recommended manner. Improper use
can result in a tractor runaway.
4. Avoid accidental contact with the gear
shift lever while the engine is running.
Unexpected tractor movement can result
from such contact.
5. Do not get off the tractor while it is in
motion.
6. Shut off the engine and PTO and apply the
parking brake before getting off the
tractor.
7. Do not park the tractor on a steep incline.